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How to Transfer Data from iPod touch to New iPod touch
This guide will show you how to transfer data from iPod touch to new iPod touch. Whether you want to transfer everything or selected files, you will find a way to do it here.
By Lena / Updated on June 13, 2023
Want to transfer data from iPod touch to new iPod touch?
Although it's convenient to listen to music on your phone, you may prefer to use a dedicated music player, so you buy a new iPod touch to replace the old one. For the purchased music, you can simply click the download button to get them. However, what about the non-purchased music and all other files?
Here in this guide, I’ll show you 4 ways to transfer data from iPod touch to new iPod touch. You can read first and then choose the one that meets your needs according to the situation. Here we go.
If you've already set up your new iPod touch and only want to transfer some data, then please refer to Way 2.
Way 1. How to transfer data from iPod touch to new iPod touch via Quick Start
If both your devices are running on iOS 12.4 and later, then you can use Quick Start to transfer data from old iPod touch to new iPod touch. It helps you set up your new iPod touch using information from your old device and helps you transfer all your data.
- Turn on your new iPod touch > choose your language and location.
- Place your devices near each other > wait for the Quick Start screen to appear on the old iPhone.
- Make sure that it's the Apple ID that you want to use, then tap Continue.
- When an animation appears on your new iPod touch, capture it with your new iPod > Wait for it to activate your new iPhone.
- Enter the passcode on new iPod touch and follow the instructions to set up Face ID or Touch ID, iMessages, etc.
- Choose Transfer from iPod touch option.
Way 2. How to transfer data from iPod touch to new iPod touch via FoneTool
FoneTool is one professional iOS data management tool for Windows users, which supports data transfer between iPhone/iPad/iPod touch and computer & between two iDevices. This tool is recommended if you want to:
- Transfer selected data
- Transfer non-purchased songs
- Transfer data from iPod touch to iPod touch after setup
- Transfer data from iPod touch to iPod touch with different Apple IDs
Click the download button to get FoneTool and see how to transfer data from iPod touch to new iPod touch. Below is an example to transfer non-purchased music.
1. Launch FoneTool > Connect your old iPod touch to computer via USB cable.
2. On the Home screen, click Phone Transfer option > Move the cursor to iPhone to PC and click Start Transfer.
If you want to transfer all content and settings, please choose iPhone to iPhone option.
3. Click the “+” icon > Choose the songs you’d like to transfer > Click OK to continue.
4. Click Start Transfer > Choose a destination on Transfer Settings > Click Start Transfer to transfer iPod music to computer.
5. Unplug your old iPod and plug in your new iPod > Click Transfer to iPhone option.
6. Click Music icon > Click the Add icon to select the songs > Click Open to continue.
7. Finally, click Start Transfer to transfer music to new iPod touch > Click OK when the transfer is completed.
- ★Tips:
- You can let FoneTool can help you transfer music from computer to iPod touch. It will not erase any existing songs or another data on your device.
- If you want to give your old iPod touch to others, you can let FoneTool help you wipe iPod clean to protect your privacy.
Way 3. How to transfer data from iPod touch to new iPod touch via iCloud
If you have enough iCloud storage space, you can first backup old iPod to iCloud and then restore the backup to new iPod touch. It can help you transfer almost all content and settings. Please note that the restoration will erase all data on your new iPod touch.
Both devices need to be signed into the same iCloud account.
1. Backup old iPod touch to iCloud: go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup to turn on the backup > tap Back Up Now to create a backup immediately.
2. Restore iCloud backup to new iPod touch: erase your device if you have set it up > set up your device until you access the data transfer screen > choose Restore from iCloud (or Download from iCloud) to make it.
Way 4. How to transfer data from iPod touch to new iPod touch via iTunes
iTunes is one traditional method to transfer data from old iPod touch to new iPhone touch. However, it may take a long time to complete the transfer and it will erase the existing data on the device. If you don't mind, then please transfer the data as follows.
1. Download and install the latest version of iTunes on computer.
2. Open iTunes and plug in your old iPod touch.
3. Choose Device tab after iTunes recognizes your device > Go to Summary > Select This Computer > Click Start Backup to backup old iPod.
4. When the backup is completed, unplug old iPod and plug in your new iPod.
5. Go to Summary > Choose Restore Backup > Select the correct backup and click Restore to confirm.
Final words
That’s all about how to transfer data from iPod touch to new iPod touch. All of these 4 methods can help you transfer data to new iPod touch but only FoneTool can help you transfer data without data erasing. In addition, it can also help you transfer data between different Apple IDs.
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